The Psychological Trauma Support Service for London Terrorist
Incidents

Psychological support for people affected by
the London terror attacks in 2017 / 2018

It is common for people who
were involved in a terror attack to feel the lasting impact of this event. If
you or your
friends
and family were affected by a London terror attack in 2017 / 2018 the NHS can
offer you specialist support

The Psychological Trauma Support Service for London Terrorist Incidents

Psychological support for people affected by
the London terror attacks in 2017/2018

What is The Psychological Trauma
Outreach, Screen and Support Service for London Terrorist Incidents

Terror
attacks can have a lasting impact on those who were there and those close to
them. Many people find that they may struggle in the following months or
even years after the event. The NHS has founded a service to help those
affected.

Who
is this service for?

The
service is for people affected by the 2017/18 London terror attacks at
Westminster, London Bridge, Finsbury
Park, Parsons Green and Parliament Square.

This
includes:

Survivors
and their families

Witnesses

Bereaved

First responders

What are the possible signs that I may need
support?

Following
the incident you may notice that you are experiencing:

Unwanted distressing thoughts, memories
and dreams related to the attack

Feelings of fear, guilt, shame, anger and
irritability

Feel nervous and on edge in crowded
places like public transport

Sleep difficulties

Low mood

Loss of interest in activities or hobbies

Increase use of alcohol, nicotine or
drugs

What happens next?

You can self-check the impact on the terror incident on you by completing a brief screening questionnaire.

Once you have completed the questionnaire, we will contact you to let you know the outcome. If indicated, we will offer you an assessment with a specialist clinical psychologist.

We can then arrange treatment to help you address identified difficulties.

If you would prefer to speak to someone directly, you can also contact us by phone or email.

Who
provides the service?

The
service is provided by an NHS team of specialist psychologists who have
experience of working with people who have been involved in traumatic events,
including terror attacks.